Iran tanker row: Detained ship sets sail from Gibraltar
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Today's Headlines August 18
Top News Stories
Jonathan Dick: Australian 'most wanted' murder suspect captured
Police allege Jonathan Dick killed his brother with a sword at a busy shopping centre in 2017.
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Paros - the Greek paradise island that wants to ditch plastic
Paros in Greece is at the centre of a drive to turn it into the world's first island free of plastic waste.
Hong Kong protests: Huge crowds rally peacefully
Organisers say 1.7 million people joined a pro-democracy protest, while police gave a lower figure.
US man arrested over alleged threat to Ohio Jewish centre
James Reardon had weapons and white nationalist material at his Ohio home, police said.
Iran tanker row: Detained ship sets sail from Gibraltar
The ship heads into the Mediterranean after Gibraltar rejected a US request to again seize it.
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Sport
Winston-Salem Open: Andy Murray looking to have 'decent run' in singles
Britain's Andy Murray says he is hoping "to get through a few matches" as he plays his second singles tournament since recovering from hip surgery.
BMW Championship: Justin Thomas wins by three & Tiger Woods misses Tour Championship
American Justin Thomas wins the BMW Championship at Medinah as Tiger Woods fails to qualify for the season-ending Tour Championship.
Ashes 2019: Steve Smith hopes to be fit for Headingley Test
Australia batsman Steve Smith hopes to be fit for the third Ashes Test after playing no part on the final day at Lord's because of concussion.
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Business
Chancellor: I won't shift stamp duty to sellers
Sajid Javid says he has no plans to make house sellers, rather than buyers, pay stamp duty tax.
Lidl lines up suppliers to cover no-deal costs
The supermarket's Irish business reminds British suppliers they are expected to pay EU import tariffs.
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Technology
The Fortnite coach who helped create teenage millionaires
Hugh Gilmour failed to qualify for the Fortnite World Cup, so has turned to coaching instead.
Uganda and Zambia rejects Huawei spying allegations
Uganda and Zambia reject a report that they used Chinese telecoms firm Huawei to spy on the opposition.
Culture
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50 facts about Woodstock at 50: Legacy
Why the mud-soaked hippie festival still endures
 
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50 facts about Woodstock at 50: Myths
Births, deaths, and who was meant to close the festival instead of Hendrix
Future
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Is soya really bad for you?
There have been concerns that it messes with our hormones
 
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Is crying truly cathartic?
Researchers are finding it may not be that simple
Travel
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The top cities overrun by tourists
And what locals are doing about it
 
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A Slovenian pilgrimage for wellness
This 19th-Century wellness destination is making a comeback
 
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